History
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Historical Liverpool
6 weeks Thu 6:30pm-8:30pm
starts: 10th Sept 2026 fee: £95
Explore the story of Liverpool in this induction to the historical development of Liverpool and how it became one of the most significant ports in the world. This 6-week course focuses on the social, political and economic landscape of Liverpool during the Victorian era, a period that transformed the city into what we see today. This course invites you to look beyond dates and events to understand how power, industry and everyday lives intersected in shaping the city we recognised today. Over the 6 weeks, we will explore: Liverpool's rise as a global port in the 19th century and legacies of Victorian Liverpool today on a local, national and global context. This course is ideal for anyone interested in local history, particularly those resident in the city; those interested in British social history as well as those researching family history with ancestral ties to the Liverpool and would like to understand how life would have looked for distant relatives in this period. After completing this course, there are opportunities to continue the subject to module 2 or explore our other history courses.
Mayan History
6 weeks Thu 2pm-4pm
starts 10th Sept 2026 fee: £95
Whether you are preparing for a visit to Cancun, exploring the wider Yucatan peninsula, or simply curious about the ancient world, this course provides rich historical context that brings the temples, cities and landscape to life. This 6-week course offers an accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the history, culture and achievements of the ancient Maya and their contribution to the world. The course explores the origins and development of the Maya civilisation, social structures, religion and scientific developments as well as architecture. We will also look at the so-called "collapse" and how Maya cultures continue today. After completing this course, you can continue onto module 2 or explore our other history courses as well as theme linked courses such as beginner Spanish or our Spanish Cinema course.
